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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,032.20, 26,999.70 and 14,144.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,032.20, 26,999.70 and 14,144.20 is: 21,178.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,032.20 : 26,999.70 = 14,144.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,032.20/26,999.70 = 14,144.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,032.20x = 26,999.70 × 14,144.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,032.20x = 381,889,156.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,889,156.74/18,032.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,178.18

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